Canada Aviation and Space Museum
11 Aviation Parkway K1K 4Y5 Ottawa, ON, Canada

"With the cash prize abolishing the need for a part-time job, I have been able to focus on groups I volunteer for that promote the power of curiosity in my community. " @jacksonweir4, a past winner of a #STEAMHorizon Award. Apply now! https://bit.ly/3nbBJ9x @nserccanada @Indspire

#PlaneOfTheDay Built in 1975, the museum’s aircraft is the prototype, or first, Dash 7 to be built. @dehavillandAIR used this aircraft for thirteen years as an experimental, demonstration, and corporate flying aircraft, donating it to the Museum in 1988. https://bit.ly/2W3MjU1

#Ingenium museums are a great way to enjoy a change of scenery while remaining in a safe environment. Share the experience with family and friends, get them a #giftofmembership between now and December 31, and receive a gift of your own! https://bit.ly/3lKjDKb

Elsie MacGill was the first female aeronautical #engineer. Find out more about her story in our virtual exhibit on @googlearts @Cdn_Innovation #OnceUponATry #CanadianInnovationWeek https://bit.ly/2UEuDhp

If there is one thing that has the ability to unify the world, it’s music. On this #ChoralDay, you’re invited to listen to the #OttawaChildrensChoir sing a song commemorating the diversity and culture in Canada https://bit.ly/2K7ROP6

"To this day I still feel like this is unreal and one day going to wake up and realize it was just a dream." Tyra Cockney-Goose, winner of a #STEAMHorizon Award 2019. Apply now: https://bit.ly/2Fs6C5r @NSERC_CRSNG #STEAMHorizon #STEM #Education

Paging all educators! @IngeniumCa is innovating its programming! Try our fun and engaging virtual field trips from the comfort of your home or classroom. #EducationForInnovation #CanadianInnovationWeek #FieldTrip https://bit.ly/2S1AKL8

#PlaneOfTheDay The DHC-3 Otter manufactured by de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. Is a short-take-off-and-landing (STOL) aircraft. It requires minimal space to take off and touch down on land, water, or snow. https://bit.ly/2VURbLe (Photo credit Norman Smith)

by @conservatoredge: As #askaconservator day comes to a close, I take a moment to reflect upon some of my work here at ingeniumcanada . One artefact that comes to mind is our Sikorsky #SeaKing helicopter. In addition to being an impressive piece of kit, this machine was an important and well cared-for component of many missions over many years of service. Evidence of it's important role while in service can be found in the photo collections of canadianforces members. These ...photos show the bird occupying an important place on deck, next to the Governor General while on-board HMCS Montreal for operation Apollo. In-flight during the last official CH-124 fly-by over Halifax harbour on Jan 26, 2018. Finally, as part of the collection at @avspacemuseum where Canadians can enjoy visiting this special piece of history on display. Photo credit to G.Hatton and C.Hemeon. See more

We are open with a few changes! Advanced tickets are required. Book your tickets now!... #WelcomeBack https://bit.ly/2SJJo17

We are open with a few changes! Advanced tickets are required. Book your tickets now!... #WelcomeBack https://bit.ly/2SJJo17

The chicken cannon (10) was used to simulate bird strikes. The NRC used this Canadian innovation to improve flight safety for the traveling public. This photo shows the muzzle "stripper" designed to catch the sabot used to fire the projectile bird carcass #CanadianInnovationWeek

Come visit the museum this weekend for a #SAFEHalloween experience! Will you be able to find our Vampire, Goblin, black cat, bat, skull, and devil hidden in the museum? Join us for a special #Halloweenscavengerhunt. Reserve your tickets online https://bit.ly/2SJJo17

Did you know Elsie MacGill was the chief engineer overseeing Canada’s production of the Hawker Hurricane aircraft during the Second World War? #WomensHistoryMonth #BecauseOfYou https://bit.ly/2FhCDki

Imagine how difficult getting around would be if we could not change gears on a bike. The variable pitched propeller does this for an airplane, and Wallace Rupert Turnbull (of N.B.) designed one of the first successful ones #CanadianInnovationWeek https://bit.ly/3nv5pON

Oct 27 is Black Cat Day. Did you know that the museum’s Curtiss JN-4 Canuck has a black cat painted on its side? Many Canucks were used as barnstorming aircraft after the First World War. Cats also stormed barns, to fight mice. Happy Black Cat Day!

The #PlaneOfTheDay is an Avro Canada CF-100 Mk.5D (100757) that arrived at the museum on October 26, 1979. https://bit.ly/2HrXKRn (Photo credit: Dave Moryas, volunteer)

#PlaneOfTheDay The Fleet-80 Canuck manufactured by Fleet Aircraft Company Ltd. is a light, two-seater training and utility aircraft designed and manufactured in Canada and produced from 1945 to 1949. https://bit.ly/34YkikO

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer @nmpanek rocketed into the exciting world of space science and engineering. Her work on space robotics contributes to many space exploration programs, including a rover mission to Mars. https://bit.ly/3nsmLMb #femInSTEM #CanadianInnovationWeek

Welcome to World Space Week 2020! Every day this week, we will post about satellites and how they improve life. To begin, join curator Erin Gregory as she talks about satellites in the museum’s collection!... #WSW2020

Come work with us! Museum job opportunity: Administrative Assistant Open until November 6, 2020 at midnight.... #MuseumJobs #Ottawa https://bit.ly/35vSS6g

Woah! DYK, that according to recent research, if bacteria band together, they can survive for years in space? #Space #Bacteria #Astrobiology #ISS

John Burzynski of @Osisko_Mining, the OEX Recovery Group, and the @raisethearrow project have concluded their search for the Avro Arrow Free Flight models launched between 1954-57. Read on to find what they discovered! https://bit.ly/35v2ZYZ

Disney fan? DYK that in order to promote astronomy, two brothers from the Niagara region immortalized the friendship of two Disney characters by naming asteroids after them? Which characters are they? 1) Bambi and Thumper 2) Timon and Pumbaa 3) Lilo and Stitch... 4) Buzz and Woody See more

by @jamielynnkouhi: Today, we went to the @avspacemuseum in Ottawa to check out some of the planes! We also learned my little niece is smarter than the rest of us! #love #planes #museum #ottawa #family #brunette #bombardier #rockcliffeairport #happy #airplanes #hangar

#PlaneOfTheDay From 1946 to 1994, the Museum’s G-21A Goose II aircraft was used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in missing or wanted person, boat and vehicle searches. #AVGeek #Aviation #History #PlaneSpotting

We are less than one month away from #RemembranceDay. How will you commemorate this special year? Watch the powerful Legacy Series online and participate in some of the activities included in the lesson plans. https://bit.ly/3e4vSyM

Today, 70 years ago, the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies officially opened. DYK that its founding director was also recognized worldwide for his research on supersonic flight? @UTIAS #aerospace #history #supersonic #IngeniumChannel

Starting her career drawing for the comic, Jani hôtesse de l’air, Nicole Lapointe is one of the leading figures of an era full of hope and freedom. Learn more about this talented Canadian #WomensHistoryMonth https://bit.ly/2Hr4Gy8

On Oct 13, #Mars will be at opposition, which means it will be at its apparent biggest and brightest! In this month’s #3Things, @jesserogerson explains why Mars is so much closer than normal. https://bit.ly/2Sis6s3

#PlaneOfTheDay On September 25, 1970, the Museum’s Stearman 4EM Senior Speedmail completed its final flight with commemorative mail as a tribute to pioneers of airmail delivery. #avgeek #aviation #history

Today we remember the launch of @csa_asc #Astronaut Steve MacLean on mission STS-52 aboard the @NASA Space Shuttle Columbia 28 years ago!

Satellite week is over so what are we going to do about all of the space junk up there now? Click here to learn more about this BIG question! https://bit.ly/2IglR65

Three years since the launch of the search for the Avro Arrow Free Flight models, the OEX Recovery Group provides an update on the Raise the Arrow Project, including a summary of the successful search but an answer they hoped not to find. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2FCiFku

We want to thank all of our partners for a fantastic #WSW2020! Make sure to follow us @avspacemuseum and our partners for more space (and aviation) content! @CSA_ASC @MDAspace @navcanada @Telesat @OttawaPolice

Happy #AutumnalEquinox everyone! Today, Earth’s tilted axis is halfway between pointing away from the Sun and towards the Sun. @jesserogerson explains the science behind the equinoxes in this month’s #3Things. #fall #astronomy #science

Knowing what you know now, what would you say is your favourite use of ? Let us know in the comments! (Photo credit: CSA) #WSW2020 https://bit.ly/3iM2AG6

What do the Fokker F.VIII & Universal, Bellanca Skyrocket & Pacemaker, Pitcairn PA-19, and Noorduyn Norseman all have in common? 1) They all can land on water 2) All involved aircraft designer Robert Noorduyn 3) All are civilian aircraft... 4) All of the above #WingsOverWater #avgeek #aviation #poll

On the last day of #WSW2020, we highlight how satellites improve life overall, particularly in emergency situations. From GPS locators to disaster planning, satellites help save human lives! Like this post if this is important to you!

#PlaneOfTheDay The De Havilland D.H. 60 Moth was one of the world's first recreational aircraft; its appearance coincided with the birth of flying clubs around the world. #avgeek #aviation #history

The Avro 504 made its first flight on September 18, 1913. #PlaneOfTheDay #Avro #AVGeek #Aviation #History #PlaneSpotting #AviationLovers #Airplane #AviationDaily #Plane #AviationGeek #Aircraft #PlaneSpotter #Canada #Flying #Planes

It seems so simple, but strange! Bread cannot be eaten on the International Space Station as the crumbs threaten the air circulation system! Learn more here:... https://bit.ly/3imBQwH See more

Which food is NOT allowed in space? 1) Smoked salmon 2) Bread 3) Peanut Butter 4) Honey... #Space #SpaceFood #ISS

Procured from the US navy, the McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee served as the Royal Canadian Navy's only jet fighter; operating from land bases and carrier HMCS Bonaventure. Try making a paper model of it! https://bit.ly/33jiMcu #AVGeek #Aviation #History #AviationLovers #Airplane

The Avro Anson was known as "Faithful Annie" due to its strength, stability, and reliability. #PlaneOfTheDay #AVGeek #Aviation #History #PlaneSpotting #AviationLovers #Airplane #AviationDaily #Plane #AviationGeek #Aircraft #PlaneSpotter #Canada #Flying

Would you jump out of a helicopter going about 75 km/h at 12m above the water? Not many would but Dr. William Richard Carpentier did. Find out more about this impressive feat here: https://bit.ly/32gywO0 #Space #SpaceMedicine

Do you love space exploration, social justice, and just good food? If so, then you should be excited by this project! https://bit.ly/35nSZCv #Greenhouse #FoodSecurity #EradicateHunger #NoHunger #Space #SocialJustice #Food @CanadianSpaceAgency @arcticfocus @CanadianAgriculture